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Richard Lawson

Richard Lawson is vice chair of litigation at the America First Policy Institute.

Sanctuary Cities Are Built on Shaky Law

Federal law makes it a crime to “encourage” illegal immigration, which is exactly what Tim Walz and Jacob Frey are doing.

January 22, 2026

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